BeltLine Tree Planting Volunteers

March 20, 2008

Hi all, We finally set a date for the 1st tree planting in the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. The volunteer tree planting will be April 5th at 9am. We will meet at the new Rose Circle Park Plaza. Please have all volunteers sign up with me greg@treesatlanta.org. We need help getting this info to as many neighbors as possible. We hope also to tag the young trees to be preserved in the schools wooded triangle. Path will be clearing some of the underbrush at the schools request, but we would like to preserve many of the healthy young tree and have them focus on weedy and exotic invasive species only.

Please pass the information on to all those who would like to help, but make sure they sign up before hand. I would like to limit the total volunteers to 75. Any more than that they will not get to plant.

We will also be mulching Muse Street and Rose Circle Park’s trees on April 19th we will be meeting separately at both locations. People can also sign up to help with these projects.

Thanks
Greg

Greg Levine
Program Director
Trees Atlanta
225 Chester Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30316
404-681-4903

Atlanta Home Show Canceled

March 15, 2008

URGENT BREAKING NEWS!!! Due to severe weather, the Spring Atlanta Home Show is closed and will NOT open this weekend. Do NOT come to the Georgia World Congress Center – you will not be allowed access to the building.

Westview in the AJC

March 13, 2008

Westview is featured in an AJC article about “Atlanta’s Secret Places”. Westview will be featured in an exhibit called “Atlanta’s Secret Places” at the Atlanta Home Show. The Home Show runs from today, Thursday March 13, through Sunday, March 16. Other neighborhoods participating are: Adamsville, Collier Heights, West End, Oakland City, Adair Park, Capitol View Manor, Capitol View, Sylvan Hills, Vine City, Castleberry Hill, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, and East Lake.

Read the Article

Westview at the Atlanta Home Show

March 5, 2008

Atlanta Home Show

Westview will appear at the Atlanta Home Show from Thursday, March 13th thru Sunday, March 16th. We have developed the moto “Remembering the Past. Creating the Future” to help convey our vision for the neighborhood. Please stop by and say hello, meet some of the neighbors, and learn more about our exciting neighborhood! The 30th Annual Atlanta Home Show will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. More information can be found on the Atlanta Home Show website: www.atlantahomeshow.com.

BeltLine Door-to-Door Canvassing

February 9, 2008

On Saturday volunteers canvassed some of Westview’s streets to inform neighbors about the BeltLine. Several neighbors and volunteers from nearby schools walked door-to-door handing out flyers and letters with facts and information about the project. One group focused on Enota Pl, Altoona Pl, Mathewson Pl, and Inman St while the other group focused on West Ontario Ave, East Ontario Ave, Ontario Ave, and the eastern part of Stokes Ave. (Other affected areas were not reached due to lack of volunteers.)

Information on areas affecting Westview:

Westview on 11Alive

February 8, 2008

Mark Malaguerra of Westview was featured on 11Alive News last night. Mark is the former President of the Westview Community Organization and has lived in Westview for seven years. The article and broadcast report only mentioned West End, but a lot of the footage was actually of Westview. Even with all our efforts people still seem to get the neighborhoods confused.

The story talks about how mortgage fraud swept through the area in the early to mid 2000’s and really hurt the community. They also talk about the positive side of the situation, which is a lot of wonderful old homes available for half the prices you would find in other intown Atlanta neighborhoods.

If you would like a walking tour of Westview please contact Scott Smith at (404) 752-6423.

Article on 11Alive Website:
http://www.11alive.com/money/article_money.aspx?storyid=110903

Residential Toilet Rebate Program

February 7, 2008

Westview residents are eligible for a rebate if they replace old toilets to more efficient, water saving toilets. The initiative is sponsored by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, and through certain requirements residents can receive $50.00 – 200.00 back. More information, requirements and the application are available at: http://www.northgeorgiawater.com/html/315.htm.

Westview on CNN

February 5, 2008

Today is Super Tuesday, so make sure you get out and vote! Westview was featured on CNN this morning in a story asking the candidates what they will do about the current mortgage crisis. Westview was hit hard by mortgage fraud a few years back, which has created a lot of opportunity for first time home owners. The reporter was live from West Ontario Ave, and unlike the AP reporter she got the story right!

Watch the Video: Presidential Canidates Fixing the Mortgage Crisis

Khe Khe’s Cafe Grand Opening

January 18, 2008

Tonight is the grand opening of Khe Khe’s Cafe in Westview! Khe Khe’s Cafe is at the former Lush Life location at 1405 Ralph David Abernathy. In the spirit of Lush Life they will have live jazz on the weekends. Their menu consists of a variety of Southern soul food recipes. They are open 11am-11pm Monday thru Thursday and 11am until late Saturday and Sunday. You can reach them at 404-755-3525 or email them at khekhecafe@bellsouth.net.

YouTube

January 10, 2008

We have been working closely with Carl Nes and Nia Knowles to put together a video that showcases Westview and West End. We are still in the process of shooting all of the interviews and footage, but in the meantime you can check out some interviews about Westview on YouTube: www.youtube.com/WestviewAtlanta.

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